Новости за 12.02.2016

PARIS (AP) — French car maker Renault says higher sales and further progress on its industrial turnaround plan helped drive a nearly 1 billion euro increase in its earnings last year. Europe's number three car maker says Friday it made 2.8 billion euros ($3.2 billion) in 2015, up from 1.9 billion a year earlier. The maker of the best-selling Clio hatchback said registrations of new cars and light trucks rose 3.3 percent to 2.8 million last year. It forecast 2 percent market growth in Europe this year... Читать дальше...

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, South Carolina - An energized John Kasich heads into South Carolina's Republican presidential primary hoping to build on a strong showing in New Hampshire, but he's refusing to tailor or shift his message to fit the state's more conservative electorate.

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — An energized John Kasich heads into South Carolina's Republican presidential primary hoping to build on a strong showing in New Hampshire, but he's refusing to tailor or shift his message to fit the state's more conservative electorate. Kasich is making a three-day swing through the state with stops along the coast and in several population centers, making sure to hit the state's more moderate corners along the way. In town hall meetings packed to the brim with supporters or curious voters... Читать дальше...

The United States Forces in Afghanistan have carried out at least 20 airstrikes targeting the loyalists of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) terrorist group in the past three weeks, it has been reported. The US forces have increased air raids on the loyalists of the terror group after the Obama administration granted Read the full article...

The United States Forces in Afghanistan have carried out at least 20 airstrikes targeting the loyalists of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) terrorist group in the past three weeks, it has been reported. The US forces have increased air raids on the loyalists of the terror group after the Obama administration granted Read the full article...

United Spirits Ltd. Chairman Vijay Mallya said he is willing to step down from the board of India’s largest liquor maker if majority owner Diageo PLC offers him a palatable settlement agreement, following months of conflict between the two sides.

German industrial conglomerate Thyssenkrupp AG swung to a first-quarter loss, hurt by weakness in the steel and materials businesses as well as high tax expenses.

The 97 men had been involved in multiple major attacks on Pakistani air bases, a major airport and police installations.

GENEVA (AP) — The World Health Organization says possible Zika vaccines are at least 18 months away from large-scale trials.

GENEVA (AP) — The World Health Organization says possible Zika vaccines are at least 18 months away from large-scale trials.

Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has admitted to lying to fellow France international Mathieu Valbuena over a sex video.

Ben Stokes has been in good form with both bat and ball so far on tour - no doubt he’ll be licking his lips at the prospect of batting at the Wanderers.

A school student was stabbed to death allegedly by his classmate at a camp organised by the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute at Singla, 35 km from here, police said.

Venezuela has announced the first Zika-related deaths in the South American country ...

The theme of the Democratic debate, for Clinton, was basically this: "I agree with Sen. Sanders, but my plan is better."

Recession indicator flashes amber warning sign on US economy

South African President Jacob Zuma delivered his 2016 State of the Nation Address yesterday. Here is a summary of comments made by Professor Mzukisi Qobo in a radio interview with The Conversation Africa Politics + Society editor Thabo Leshilo and Voice of Wits presenter Tsholo Semenya. You can also listen to the audio below.

The Lions will face a stern test in their second pre-season outing when they face the Bulls in Polokwane.

DMK chief M Karunanidhi on Friday appealed to government employees, teachers and noon-meal workers to end their indefinite strike and join work.

MOSCOW - When Patriarch Kirill meets Pope Francis this week, the historic event will allow the head of the Russian Orthodox Church to assert Russia's leading role in the Eastern Christian world. It may also allow Kirill, a skillful political player with close ties to President Vladimir Putin, to open a new avenue of communication for the Kremlin as it tries to escape Western isolation.

MOSCOW (AP) — When Patriarch Kirill meets Pope Francis this week, the historic event will allow the head of the Russian Orthodox Church to assert Russia's leading role in the Eastern Christian…

On Thursday’s Lip Sync Battle the star of Telenovela, Eva Longoria, and Nashville star Hayden Panettiere duked it out for the championship belt. In the end Eva won but it was probably one of the closest episodes this season. Hayden represented blonde girls everywhere when she kicked off the night with a creepy version of Blondie’s “One Way Or Another.” Chrissy Teigen was so impressed/scared that she said, “I didn’t know that song was that weird until I saw you do it.” Hayden followed up that performance... Читать дальше...

A look back at how the music and fashion subculture began in the UK

Everton manager Roberto Martinez says that his side must do better at home if they are to fulfil their ambitions of a return to European competition.

The first round of voting in Benin`s presidential elections, scheduled for the end of this month, has been postponed by a week to March 6, the country`s constitutional court has said.